Lifestyle Impact of Lactose Intolerance

Symptoms of lactose intolerance are not only painful, but they also significantly impact one's lifestyle. Individuals with lactose intolerance are limited in their restaurant or food choices and often end up in uncomfortable and inconvenient situations. For example, deciding where to go for dinner or what to order can be challenging since lactose is often hidden in foods. There are also uncomfortable situations where lactose intolerant sufferers become sick or cannot fully participate in social events because they involve foods such as pizza or ice cream.

In surveys evaluating thousands of lactose intolerant individuals, 82% claimed that lactose intolerance impacted their lifestyle.